Halloween Oreo spiders are the perfect Halloween goodie to make when you need something to take to a party. Like my Mummy Dogs, these Oreo spiders are a fun and easy Halloween treat that I remember from when I was a kid. Oreo cookie spiders are great for so many reasons! First off, they’re super easy to make, with just a few simple steps and ingredients. Decorating these creepy crawlers is so much fun—those cute candy eyes and pretzel legs make them adorable....
It’s easy enough to go in your regular rotation, but unique and special enough to impress guests with. The next time you’re looking for a culinary journey, take your taste buds to the lands of North Africa… Lately, we have really been getting into the harissa craze. We just can’t get enough of that bold, unique flavor. First we made our own Harissa Paste. Then we baked up an amazing one pot Harissa Chicken dinner....
Healthy Fat Foods Serving healthy fat foods to kids is vital for their growth and development, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)—especially for those age two and under. Read on to learn more about good fats, where to find them, and kid-friendly ways to serve them. According to the AAP, adding more foods with beneficial fats to your family’s food can help provide nutrients to help with growth and brain development....
Sometimes you have a good story to preface a blog post, and then the internet yells at you for daring to write on your very own website for the recipe that they are hoping to make. Other times, you just get excited about finding vegan wonton wrappers at your local grocery store and can’t. stop. buying. them. What’s a girl to do when she’s got stacks on stacks of pre-made wonton wrappers in her fridge?...
How to Meal Prep Most Sundays, I spend a little time during afternoon nap time getting organized for the week ahead. For me, this doesn’t look like “meal prep” as you might see it on social media though, because I also want to have time to rest. My method is to plan our dinners and any homemade snacks, prep some produce, and have shortcuts on hand to make cooking easier throughout the week....
Nuts for Kids There aren’t many foods that I say NO to for kids, but whole nuts are a choking hazard until at least age 4, which I know is surprising to some. Plus, spoonfuls of nut butters can be way too sticky for little mouths to handle, which can also cause potential trouble. Here’s the good news though: There are SO many yummy options for how to serve nuts that offer up the healthy fats, protein, and more that are easier for the kids to chew and swallow!...
Italian Lentils Recipe I try to keep lentils in my pantry so I have them for quick family dinners during the week—which I tend to turn to whenever I run out of cooking ideas. And this recipe, which also uses canned tomatoes, is a perfect pantry dinner when it seems like there’s no food in the house. Lentils are a great source of iron, which is a nutrient that many kids fall short on....
Like our recent Chicken and Stars, this recipe is a perfect example of a light pasta soup that totally satisfies. Italian Wedding Soup is a classic Italian-American soup, and a staple on menus at pasta restaurants and pizza shops. But once you try homemade, we bet you’ll never order it again! Why You’ll Love It You’ll love this Italian Wedding Soup recipe for its comforting warmth and rich flavors, making it a perfect dish for any season....
Red beans and rice is a wonderful one pot and hands off meal, cosy and comforting to the max. You can eat it as a meal on its own, but it’s also a great side dish. At minimum I like to cook up some greens (like these smoky collard greens) or other veggie to go alongside it. It’s also great served with some grilled tofu or Jamaican jerk tempeh. There are many variations of beans and rice, and it’s really hard to go wrong with this classic Caribbean combo!...
Yeah, I know I know. I changed the lyrics of my toddler’s favorite song a little and changed the dude. This ain’t Johnny B Goode… It’s Johnny Marzetti!! And sure, this good ol’ Johnny has gone far in distance and time. Loved and adored almost coast to coast, though under different names. It’s the quintessential classic vintage casserole of pasta with beefy tomato sauce and melted cheese. Some call it American Goulash… some American Chop suey… some spice it up and add beans and call it chili mac....
Jazzed up with a variety of toppings, it’s a great vegetarian dinner for when you crave something exotic. I first came across Lablabi quite by accident when I was researching Harira for GypsyPlate. It’s another great North African soup that uses chickpeas, be sure to check it out while you’re here! What is Lablabi? Lablabi is a traditional Tunisian dish made primarily of chickpeas, enriched with harissa, garlic, cumin, and olive oil, and often brightened with the addition of lemon or lime juice....
If you really want to surprise and delight your kids, this layered Halloween jello is just the thing. Every spring I make my wildly popular Layered Rainbow Jello recipe that always gets rave reviews, so when I was brainstorming ideas of what I could make for Halloween I had the thought it would be fun to make a black and orange version as well. We like to serve it with Mummy Chicken Pot Pies for a fun themed dinner!...
Toddler Snacks It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut of offering the same few foods…and having a toddler who wants to eat only a few foods! I hope this toddler snacks list helps to remind you of other options when you feel stuck or encourages you to try a few new foods with your little one. You can try to pair up two items from different categories to keep things balanced and ensure the snack is filling....
Vegetarian Meals for Kids It’s so darn easy to get into a food rut, especially when feeding kids who usually prefer to eat their favorites over and over (and over!). I’m always looking for meatless meal ideas to help stretch my grocery budget and help me come up with vegetarian meals that everyone at my table will enjoy. So this list, which is broken up by type of recipe—is here to help you (and me!...
If you’ve never had the Japanese dish nasu dengaku (miso-glazed eggplant), you’re in for a treat! The first time I ate it I had to wonder what sorcery happened to the eggplant. How is something so simple SO good? It’s like, just eggplant, with a miso glaze broiled on top of it. The eggplant becomes so tender, without succumbing to mushiness, and that miso-glaze is a savory flavor bomb. Here it’s paired with crisp and chili-flecked marinated cucumbers for a juicy, spicy bite, and stuffed into corn tortillas for easy handheld eating....
When I whip up this dish, it’s all about the simple ingredients – tomatoes, peppers, and those trusty pantry staples. A splash of lime at the end brings it all together. And let me tell you, it’s perfect for a casual weeknight meal or when I have guests over. They always want to know the secret behind this flavorful dish! South America is a continent full of amazing flavors, from the simple yet delicious Peruvian Roast Chicken with it’s green Aji Verde sauce, to complex dishes like Chile’s Pastel de Choclo casserole....
This recipe was sponsored by Nature’s Greens. If you’re on the market for a new potato salad recipe, you’re going to want to stop right here! The humble potato salad gets a makeover with a delicious creamy white bean and mustard green pesto and let me tell you–potato salad looks good in green! This is not your typical mayo-laden potato salad. Nothing against those of course! I’ve got my favorite vegan classic potato salad recipe after all, but it’s always fun to try new things and this pesto potato salad blew my socks right off!...
Parker House Rolls are heavenly to bite into by themselves. But you can even take them to the next level and lather them up with this delicious Raspberry Butter, Easy Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter, or this Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter. Actually, when I was growing up I always called these “Aunt Judy’s rolls” rather than Parker House Rolls because my mom’s youngest sister always made them for holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas....
I look forward to making this dreamy peppermint cheesecake every year! As soon as I see bags of Hershey’s candy cane kisses showing up at the store, I always grab a couple of them. One is always designated for chocolate peppermint blossoms, but the other goes to this delicious cheesecake! When it comes to holiday flavors, is there anything more festive than pepprmint? Some of our other candy cane-inspired desserts are Peppermint Ice Cream, Peppermint Macarons, and Peppermint Bark Caramel Corn!...
Pineapple Popsicles We love popsicles all year round, as sore throat popsicles, as easy snacks to make at home, and as a yummy fruit option with meals. This pineapple flavor has quickly become a favorite with the kids since it’s just filled with creamy texture and a wonderful pineapple flavor. We love to make these with thick coconut milk to add creaminess, and the tropical flavor pairs well with the pineapple....
